Palais Namaskar is one of the many luxury hotels in the Palmerias area. Situated 30 minutes drive out of the buzzing city centre, it is a great option for those looking for a Moroccan holiday not based around the Medina.
At the grand entrance, the friendly staff welcome you into the complex and are eager to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive. The spacious grounds and contemporary architecture offer a relaxed environment for guests to use and enjoy. I was very impressed by the attentive staff waiting round ever corner to assist you.
Before you reach your room, visitors are sure to be amazed by the glistening water walkway that leads out to the lush and lavish gardens. Ahead of you, the centrepiece Palatial restaurant and Sunset bar invite you to try out their international cuisine.
Rooms and suites are found down discreet leafy paths, while the more exclusive villas and riads are hidden amongst the gardens. We were delighted with our lovely suite complete with private pool. After dashing about Marrakech seeing the sights, this provided the ideal retreat to completely relax and recuperate for the final two days of our stay.
The decor in the rooms is modern and simple, and there is definitely no shortage of space. The ceilings are high, the light is plentiful and the design makes the rooms feel airy and cool, much appreciated when the scorching sun is reaching 40 degrees outside. Guests will be pleased to notice the Bang and Olufsen appliances including large televisions, sound systems and swanky telephone system. I was more pleased about the Nespresso machine and wonderful log fire which, if the temperature dropped, can be lit at your request.
The bathroom was one of the most awe-inspiring I have seen – big enough to host a dance class, with walk-in dual power showers and a lovely freestanding bath tub. Designer toiletries were supplied by well known brand Bvlgari. In the adjoining bedroom huge curtains provide darkened space so you can fully enjoy the indulgent bed. We slept miraculously well.
I’ve never had my own pool before so most of our time was spent lounging here and making the most of our (not-so) private terrace.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served by the perfectly blue-azure pool. I loved the swaying drapes of material and the birds’ morning songs, but wasn’t so sure about the energetic soundtrack provided by the house DJ. For those who see no need in leaving the resort, full board packages are available so you need not worry about arranging any meals. Breakfast is simple and fresh, just what you want in the hot climate. Lunch is lazy and laidback – I particularly enjoyed the salad and club sandwich. At dinnertime there is a choice of feasting on Moroccan or European classics, I would advise opting for the more traditional meals. Undoubtedly, it is the Sunday brunch that Namaskar guests will return home boasting about. A vast array of seafood, vegetables, cheese and specialty meat is all on offer to choose from, and if that isn’t enough, you can ask for something more hearty from the BBQ grill. Overwhelmed for choice, we inevitably overloaded our plates; everything was delicious.
We left Palais Namaskar after two days of relaxation, a blissful end to our Moroccan adventure.
More information here: www.palaisnamaskar.com